Décidément on ne peut pas...
1870
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a tight, awkward struggle. One is shoving the other’s face into a birdcage while the second man flails, his ribs and spine visible under his shirt. Their clothes are baggy, and the lines are rough and dark, like a quick newspaper drawing. The caption below is in French and looks like a joke—something about not making them swallow a duck for a pigeon. The artist used simple lines and heavy shading to make the scene feel urgent and funny. Next, look up Daumier, Honoré to see more of his sharp, funny drawings.
